Privacy Policy

Last updated: 08/12/2025

This Privacy Policy explains how Grace & Grit Barre (“we”, “our”, “us”) collects, uses, and protects your personal data when you use our website www.graceandgritbarre.com and our services.
We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

1. Who We Are

Data Controller: Grace & Grit Barre
Email: hello@graceandgritbarre.com

We determine how and why your personal data is processed. If you have any questions about this policy, please contact us using the details above.

2. What Personal Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal data:

Information you provide directly

Name
Email address
Telephone number
Postal address
Payment information (processed securely via third-party providers)
Any details you send us via forms, bookings, or email

Information collected automatically

IP address
Browser type and device information
Pages you visit and how you interact with the website
Cookies and tracking technologies (see Section 7)

Information from third parties

Payment processors
Booking or scheduling platforms
Marketing platforms (e.g., email newsletter services)

3. How We Use Your Personal Data

We use your information for:

Providing and managing our services
Processing bookings, payments, and memberships
Responding to enquiries
Sending service updates or marketing communications (with your consent)
Improving website performance and user experience
Complying with legal obligations

4. Lawful Bases for Processing

Under the UK GDPR, we rely on one or more of the following lawful bases:

Contract: To provide the services you have requested.
Consent: For marketing communications or optional cookies.
Legitimate interests: To operate, improve, and secure our website and services.
Legal obligation: To comply with tax, accounting, or regulatory requirements.

5. How We Share Your Data

We may share your data with:

Service providers such as payment processors, booking systems, email platforms
IT and website hosting providers
Professional advisers (e.g., accountants)
Regulatory authorities if required by law

We do not sell your personal data.

6. International Data Transfers

If we transfer your data outside the UK (for example, when using international service providers), we ensure appropriate safeguards such as:

UK Adequacy Regulations
UK-approved Standard Contractual Clauses
Additional technical and contractual protections where required

7. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to:

Enable website functionality
Understand how visitors use our site
Improve performance and user experience
Deliver relevant advertising (if applicable)

You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings.

8. Data Retention

We keep your personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, including:

Legal, tax, and accounting requirements
Managing your account or membership
Handling disputes or enforcing agreements

After this period, your data will be securely deleted or anonymised.

9. Your Rights Under UK GDPR

You have the right to:

Access your personal data
Correct inaccurate data
Request deletion of your data
Restrict or object to processing
Withdraw consent (where consent is the lawful basis)
Request data portability
Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO): ico.org.uk

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at: [your email].

10. How We Protect Your Data

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data, including encryption, secure servers, access controls, and staff training.

11. Children’s Privacy

Our website and services are not intended for children under 18, and we do not knowingly collect data from children.

12. Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices or content. Please review their privacy policies separately.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date.